76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX

[Kard150]

Hey Ken, I spent most of the time just trying to get it centered and even side to side but you're saying the rack itself needs a certain set up?

[Kard150]

Finally made a little more progress, I got my driveshaft adapter made and test fitted. It took a couple tries but I like the results, now if only the stock driveshaft and U joints will hold up. Adapter is .50 thick 7075-T6

 Also tried out a 3d printed spacer on the brake Booster, it still needs some work.

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Muffler mock up

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Let me just say anyone thinking about doing this type conversion you need to sort out the exhaust FIRST, what a pain!!


 I followed Calvin Grannis idea of putting a X pipe inside the T shirt...It doesn't fit very well, very tight and I'm sure its going to get hot.
if you plan on this you need to fit it first and then decide where you're going to run your brake lines.

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[BlownMGB-V8]

That certainly simplifies the exhaust plumbing. Can't say it would do much for extraction so it would seem the performance potential would be limited. Still, how much is enough?

Jim

[Kard150]

Its the stock set up with an X pipe. The hot ticket from what I've read is they swap out the LFX heads for the older style LLT heads ported for the larger valves with traditional headers. I can't imagine trying to make headers fit in this tight space.

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[BlownMGB-V8]

Kenny, if you enter a space between your photos they display better. Just a helpful tip.

Jim

[Kard150]

Got it, Thanks.

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The T shirt area has been the worst to get everything to fit. But finally, I think I've got progress.

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Finally done with the exhaust routing, it took several tries till i had something that didn't look like it would rattle or be too close to something. Still closer in areas than i would like but I'm sticking with this. I just hope it sounds right.

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Another round of test fits.  I decided since the exhaust was now done i might as well see how it fit.

I'm glad i did, it taught me that the Downpipes (headers) need to be on when the motor goes in,

also, that unless you just like fighting nuts and bolts that the diff end of the drive shaft needs to be installed.








I also learned that my body work will need to be much larger if i have to mount an alternator on the driver's side.

[Kard150]

A few more updates

I ordered a CTS coolant pipe after tons of research and like most things in this swap it will need to be modified, I'm still looking at options to get this to work.






Also finished up my sway bar mod.

[Kard150]

It probably seems like a weird point in my build to be thinking about the console but I'm at a bit of a lull waiting to sort out my radiator and a few other things.

So, i started looking at my options.

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Might as well try the dash just for the fun of it.

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A few more pieces added

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I made a stand to put  on a trailer, I'll be praying to whole way to Dillard. Still need a few more braces.

Also worked on making some wing vents

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1st time back out in sunlight in a very long time.

[lcampanella1]

Hi Kenny, this info is very helpful, I just picked up a Camaro LFX for my 61 Morris Traveller, I see you used the factory T56 6 speed manual, is the transmission the LS/LT opt MV5? I was also wondering if you could tell me what shifter unit you used, from what I have seen the stock shifter is extended way back.

Appreciate the help,
Louis

[Kard150]

Hey Louis, yes, i used the MV5 and the shifter came off Ebay for the Camaro SS, I actually got it by accident. I did cut the shifter rod down but can't recall exactly how much.

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2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Genuine GM Manual Short Throw Shifter 24260334